Wittenoom is a ghost town 1,106 kilometres north-
north-east of Perth in the Hamersley Range in the
Pilbara region of Western Australia. In 1978, the
State Government adopted a policy of phasing
down activity in the town of Wittenoom. This policy
was seen as the most appropriate course of action
to take in response to the widespread
contamination of crocidolite in and around the
town. The policy encouraged residents to relocate
out of Wittenoom voluntarily, through the
purchase of their homes, business and property
and included a contribution to their relocation
costs.